How To Measure Sliding Wardrobe Doors

You’ll need a measuring tape to calculate the opening height and width of the wardrobe space available. All measurements must be provided in MM. Remember you’re measuring aperture sizes and not door sizes.

 Measuring the Height: Floor to Ceiling

Use your measuring tape to size up the total height of the opening from floor to ceiling (at the recommended 610mm from the back wall to allow enough space for internal fittings).

The floor and ceiling may not be exactly parallel so it’s important to take 3 different height measurements as shown in the diagram below – A, B and C. You then need to provide us with the SMALLEST of these 3 height measurements (if they differ).

Next you need to measure the width of the opening. The type of wardrobe installation you require will determine what dimensions you need.

A wall-to-wall installation requires no end panels and so you will need to measure the wall-to-wall width of the space available. Measure the D and E opening width as shown in the diagram above.

If there is a difference between measurements D and E this means that your walls are not parallel. In this case you will need to provide us with the BIGGEST opening width measurement to allow for the correct door overlap.

If your sliding wardrobe needs to fit between a wall and a doorway or window opening, you will require an end panel as part of your sliding wardrobe kit. Measure the D and E width of the opening as shown in the diagram, making sure you give us the maximum overall measurement INCLUDING the end panel and we will then calculate and manufacture the doors to the correct width to fit inside your end panel.

If your installation is End panel to End panel, you will need to measure the D & E width to the OUTSIDE EDGE of both end panels.

It’s much easier to get accurate measurements when you have a bit of help, so ask a colleague or friend. This is most important when you’re getting the opening height.

Once your overall size has been noted of the exterior. To ensure your wardrobes fit accurately, please reduce the height and width by any thickness of Striker plates/ End Panels of Floorplates and Top Infills by their overall size. At this point you have the wardrobe sizes ready to place on your Sales Order.

When measuring up, you need to consider any obstructions such as a skirting board, coving and radiator. Either remove them or build an unobstructed opening around them.

It’s important to check that you have provided us with the SMALLEST opening height measurement and the BIGGEST opening width measurement. This will ensure that we manufacture your made to measure sliding wardrobe doors to the perfect fit.

The Interior Door Systems team are on hand to answer any questions that you may have so please do get in touch. Call our customer support line on 01925 813100.